If there is one thing that holds enormous importance in this digital world is nothing but data. Today, almost every firm has gone digital, and so has gone data of its clients. When it comes to the law firms, the significance of data held by them is a lot since it can directly impact the judgment of a case. According to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), from Jan 1, 2020, California became the first state in the United States of America to allow its residents to claim statutory damages in case of a data breach with respect to their [...]

The world is driven by change and innovation. People and businesses are putting in a lot of effort to create fresh business plans, smart strategies, and innovative ideas. These aim to simplify how things work inside a company and boost its progress. If someone creates something good, others try and copy the same. However, this is like taking the rewards of someone who has invested a lot of effort and time in coming up with an invention without his consent. This is where intellectual property (IP) rights come in. It is the area of law that revolves around the protection [...]

Case management software plays a vital role in the legal industry as it helps to integrate all the crucial information that is relevant to a particular case. It provides a well-structured overview of the general information of a case, lawyers assigned to it, email communications, deadlines, and much more. The advent of this system has drastically changed the traditional approach of law firms and has made the processes paperless and easy to manage. This system is utilized in law firms as a database for past, present, and future clients and cases. The functionality of legal case management software can be [...]

Similar to any other enterprise, law firms can reap numerous benefits from SWOT analysis as a law firm’s growth heavily depends upon its productivity, profitability, and reputation in the legal sector. SWOT is an abbreviation for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. A thorough SWOT analysis for a law firm examines internal and external factors that can affect the firm’s capabilities to attract and retain clients and the potential to run progressively toward growth. What is SWOT Analysis? A SWOT analysis is an efficient tool to evaluate an organization’s strengths & weaknesses (internal factors) and opportunities & possible threats (external factors) [...]

Legal contract drafting takes a lot of precision and expertise so that both parties are happy. In contracts, every detail and every word matters; hence, it becomes imperative to avoid mistakes during the drafting of legal contracts. To provide contract drafting services, thorough understanding and trawling through all the significant details is the key! Lawyers strive to achieve the same with their undivided attention and diligence. Tips by Lawyers to keep in Mind during Contract Drafting 1. Take a Review of an Attorney Andrew Legrand, Legal Assistant at Spera Law Group. Contracts are a particular area of the law where [...]